Wild Mulberry Twig Sang Zhi Dried Herb Slices 500g Traditional TCM Decoction Herb

Wild Mulberry Twig, known in TCM as Sang Zhi (桑枝), from Morus alba, consists of dried twig slices traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Sang Zhi is considered slightly cold in nature with a bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver channel. This pre-packaged 500g lot is sun-dried and screened, suitable for decoction, soup, or external wash preparation under practitioner guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Sang Zhi twig slices, a classic TCM botanical
• Botanical source Morus alba, dried twig plant part
• Sun-dried and screened for consistent slice quality
• Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal soups
• Convenient 500g pre-packaged format for home preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show pale yellowish-brown wood with a fibrous, slightly woody texture and faint radial grain. Aroma is mild and grassy-woody. When decocted, the liquid typically has a light, slightly bitter and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Used in external herbal washes prepared from the decoction

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Sang Zhi is traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and easing the sinews and joints, and it has long appeared in formulas for seasonal joint and limb comfort. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Yi Yi Ren or Lao Guan Cao in traditional preparations. Folk practice also uses the decoction externally for washing. Use according to traditional guidance or a qualified practitioner's advice.

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